He pitched twice against the Astros last season.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros will face reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani on opening day April 7 at Angel Stadium.
Angels manager Joe Maddon named Ohtani his opening day starter on Friday, making official a foregone conclusion. Ohtani unanimously won the American League MVP last season after a two-way display the sport hasn’t seen since Babe Ruth. Ohtani struck 46 home runs and slugged .592 in 639 plate appearances. On the mound, the righthander posted a 3.18 ERA and struck out 156 in 130 ⅓ innings. Ohtani started the All-Star Game for the American League at both pitcher and designated hitter — a feat he’s likely to replicate on opening day.
Ohtani pitched twice against the Astros last season. Houston hung seven earned runs on him in 10 ⅓ innings. Though the Astros have not announced an opening day starter, all signs point to Justin Verlander, who is on schedule to pitch April 7.
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